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From Cape Udra to Cape Home...
via the capes of O Morrazo
Show me another Deucalion
to invade the sea like Cape Home
sailing to remote islands in a ship of stone.
No misterio de Nerga-Cabo Home, Bernardino Graña

The route between these two capes links natural spaces in the far south of the Ría de Pontevedra and the far north of the Ría de Vigo. The Parque Nacional das Illas Atlánticas is visible from point on this route along the Atlantic coast of the O Morrazo peninsula. The fantastic coastal itinerary takes in the Ría de Aldán and conveys the essence of the Rías Baixas: nature, a favourable climate and beaches.

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Cape Udra

Cape Udra (Bueu) is a natural space located in the far south of the Ría de Pontevedra, sharing access to the sea with the Ría de Aldán and facing the island of Ons. Because of its natural qualities it was declared a Special Area of Conservation and it is part of the Natura 2000 network with its own nature workshop.

Crags, cliffs and scrubland dominate the landscape. The area is also important for its submarine habitats. The remains of a fort can be seen at the top, while the coastline features a series of attractive bays and beaches.

From cape Udra to Aldán
Frendoal

Starting from here the route runs through populated areas, confirming the image of the Rías Baixas as a residential location. Passing through forest plantations, we reach Aldán (Cangas), a land of sailors and canoeists.

Aldán is a small ría, easily overlooked between those of Pontevedra and Vigo. The sea is productive in this area, which is well known for its mussels and beaches with crystalline water.

From Aldán to the Costa da Vela

The focal point in O Hío is its church with a spectacular stone cross for which it is famous. At this point the route branches towards the Costa da Vela, passing attractive beaches such as Nerga and Barra.

From the Costa da Vela to Donón
Donon

Reaching Donón, we enter the last section of the route. A Buguina, a beautiful sculpture in the form of a periwinkle, by Lito Portela, marks the beginning of the wildest stretch of the Costa da Vela.

At this point we leave the road and follow a wide dirt track above the cliffs which leads to the capes. There are small bays that can be reached by steep winding paths.

Cape Home

Cape Home is a mythical spot in the Rías Baixas. The Cíes islands are nearer to this point than any other part of the coast. The lighthouse on the cape is a slim white cylindrical tower.

The low, red lighthouse at nearby Punta Robaleira is more modest. After the beach at Melide there is a third lighthouse, at Punta Subrido.

Atlantic. Cliffs and beauty.

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The stone cross at O Hío

The parish of O Hío is home to an important collection of artistic and religious monuments, comprising the church, the rectory and the stone cross. Santo André is a Romanesque church dating from the twelfth century. The spacious rectory stands on a large plot. It is enclosed by a brick wall and contains a dovecot. From the artistic point of view, however, the most interesting feature is the stone cross.

It is attributed to Xosé Cerviño, known as Maestro Cerviño or Pepe da Pena. The popular stonemason from Cotobade had connections with the Pontevedra school, becoming its most famous exponent. Nevertheless, the authorship of the cross is not clearly established, although it is known that it was sculpted in 1872.

Its importance is highlighted by its position in the atrium of the church. The cross is in Baroque style and carved from a single granite block, the steps and the shaft are historiated and the cross depicts the Descent of Christ.

It is considered one of the most important Galician cruceiros and a visit to O Hío calls for a tranquil pause to contemplate this beautiful, delicately carved piece.

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